To: Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor Rex Bohn
Agenda Section: Initiated by Board Member
SUBJECT:
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Consider Sending a Letter to the California Fish and Game Commission Regarding Low Flow Closures on the Eel River (Supervisor Rex Bohn)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Consider sending the California Fish and Game Commission the attached letter.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
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DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Fish and Game Advisory Commission (HCFGAC) sent a letter to the Board of Supervisors regarding the proposed low flow closure on the Eel River Estuary. They have asked that the Board of Supervisors consider sending a letter to the California Fish and Game Commission prior to the June 15-16 Commission meeting. The letter asks that the State Commission exempt the section of the Eel River from the mouth to Fulmor Road at the paved junction with the south bank of the Eel River. HCFGAC member Kenny Priest will be present for discussion.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK:
This action supports your Board’s Strategic Framework by managing our resources to ensure sustainability of services
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Humboldt County Fish and Game Advisory Commission
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could choose to modify the letter as needed or not send a letter.
ATTACHMENTS:
Letter from the Humboldt County Fish and Game Advisory Commission to the BOS dated April 19, 2022
Letter to the California Fish and Game Commission dated May 10, 2022
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
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